Latest from Bay of Plenty

'It was everywhere': Single mum's fight to survive 'aggressive' cancer for her children

'There were so many times I just wanted to give up - and I didn’t because of my kids.'

'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street

Owner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.

Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line

Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.

Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears

Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash region: Be prepared, councils warn

Several heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.

Western Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayers

Mayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.

'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fire

Crews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.

More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill

Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.

'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on Tinder

The man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.

139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close

The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.

'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZ

Rain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.

'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg

'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'

Speed limits to be lowered around 21 Tauranga schools

The 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.

Wastewater overflow floods clubrooms after pipeline blockage

The overflow flooded the ground floor and may have damaged sports equipment.

White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed

Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.

Deluge for days: Slow-moving rainmaker to sweep across NZ

Forecaster says things will go downhill later this week.